Columnist: Indiana Golf News
Connor McNeely Finishes Runner-up in AJGA Tournament
Noblesville’s Connor McNeely had a three-round total of 13-under par at the AJGA’s Coca-Cola Junior Championship at Boyne Highlands at Harbor Springs (Michigan) in July to finish runner-up. He carded rounds of 68-68-67 on the BOYNE Highlands’ Moor course. McNeely carded 19 birdies during the 54-hole event and finished one shot behind Thailand’s Pongsapak Laopakdee. […]
College Bound Golfers Receive Indiana Golf Scholarships
By Santana Shipley Each scholarship awarded by Indiana Golf encourages and promotes the attainment of higher education goals for high school seniors, who have actively participated in the game of golf and have excelled in their academic achievements. This year, Indiana Golf received more than 60 applicants for eight available scholarships. All applicants were […]
Valparaiso Sophomore Wins IHSAA Boys State Golf Title
By Mike May Most years the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s (IHSAA) Boys State Golf individual champion is determined after 36 holes of play. The 85th annual IHSAA state boys golf tournament held June 14-15, at the Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel, took an extra three holes to determine the state champion. Aiden […]
French Lick Resort Charity Classic to Offer Largest Purse in Epson Tour History
By Mike May In early August, while the LPGA’s top players will be playing in Scotland at the AIG Women’s British Open, the future stars of the LPGA will be competing at Indiana’s French Lick Resort. The young women competing on the Epson Tour will be playing in the French Lick Resort Charity Classic, presented […]
INDIANA’S DREAM 18: HOLES 7, 8, AND 9
By Josh Alsip Visit Indiana Golf has highlighted the best 18 golf holes from public golf courses across the Hoosier State. In this issue of the Indiana Golf Journal, we highlight the final three holes on the front nine. No. 7 Brickyard Crossing Hole seven on Indiana’s Signature 18 can be found at the Brickyard […]
Notre Dame’s Palmer Jackson Wins Prestigious Jones Cup
By Fred Altvater Palmer Jackson, a junior on the University of Notre Dame men’s golf team, is rapidly rising up the amateur golf rankings. Jackson recently won the prestigious 54-hole Jones Cup at the Rees Jones-designed Ocean Forest Golf Club on Sea Island, Georgia. The Jones Cup is held every year at Ocean Forest. In […]
Otter Creek Golf Course to Be Sold
The City of Columbus, Indiana has owned and operated Otter Creek Golf Club, since 1963, when it was gifted to the city from Cummins Inc. Along with Greenbelt and Par 3, the city operates three golf facilities, but they have only been marginally profitable. The city recognizes the benefits of maintaining Otter Creek as a […]
Bowden & Broce Inducted into Indiana Golf Hall of Fame
In November, Craig Bowden and Jamie Broce were inducted into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at Meridian Hills Country Club. Find out more at: https://www.indianagolf.org/Craig-Bowden-and-Jamie-Broce-Jo.news.
Reasons to Support Indiana Golf Foundation
Old Oakland Golf Club owner, Stephen Sterrett explains why helping the Indiana Golf Foundation with your contribution is good for everyone. Golf can be a very important vessel for good and everyone can help their community and golf in general. Find out more at: https://www.indianagolf.org/Consider-the-Indiana-Golf-Found.news.
New Amateur Rules From the USGA
The USGA, in conjunction with The R&A, has established changes to rules pertaining to amateur status. Here is an easy to read chart prepared by the USGA.